What are Rocket Fuel foods?

Rocket Fuel foods are foods containing high-glycemic ingredients like refined sugars and starches that cause quick blood sugar elevation. There are 176,121 foods tagged as Rocket Fuel in our database, helping you identify options that match this blood sugar impact profile.

How do Rocket Fuel foods affect blood sugar levels?

Rocket Fuel foods are characterized by high glycemic ingredients causing rapid blood sugar spikes. These foods contain refined carbohydrates that are quickly absorbed, causing rapid spikes in blood glucose levels within 15-30 minutes of consumption.

Why choose Rocket Fuel foods over other categories?

Rocket Fuel foods offer specific benefits including quick energy for athletes, post-workout recovery, emergency glucose source. While other foods provide gradual energy, Rocket Fuel foods are specifically useful when you need immediate glucose, such as treating hypoglycemia or fueling intense exercise.

How can I incorporate Rocket Fuel foods into my meals?

Popular Rocket Fuel foods include White Bread, Candy, Sports Drinks. Best used strategically before or after intense exercise, or as directed by healthcare providers for treating low blood sugar episodes.

Are there any risks or things to watch for with Rocket Fuel foods?

These foods can cause dangerous blood sugar spikes if not managed properly. Always monitor glucose levels and adjust medication as directed by your healthcare provider.

Where can I find the full list of Rocket Fuel foods on Badlow?

You can explore all Rocket Fuel foods by clicking 'View All Foods' above, or use our comparison tool to see how they stack up against other food categories for blood sugar management.

🚀 Rocket Fuel Foods | Fast-Acting Carbs for Blood Sugar Spikes

Foods containing high-glycemic ingredients like refined sugars and starches that cause quick blood sugar elevation

Actions	Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Save to Collection Amazon	GASTONE LAGO ELLEDI Cookies & Biscuits Party Wafers, Orange Gastone Lago Elledi, Party Wafers, Orange Party Wafers, Orange GASTONE LAGO ELLEDI Cookies & Biscuits Party Wafers, Orange Gastone Lago Elledi, Party Wafers, Orange Party Wafers, Orange	31.0g	39.63	160	21.0g	13.0g	0.2g	8.0g	1.0g
Party Wafers, Orange Brand: GASTONE LAGO ELLEDI Category: COOKIES & BISCUITS Serving: 31.0g BSI 39.63 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.2g Fat 8.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Fruit Harris Teeter, Mandari... Harris Teeter, Mandarin Orange Segments In Light Syrup Harris Teeter, Mandarin Orange Segments In Light Syrup HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned Fruit Harris Teeter, Mandarin Orange Segmen... Harris Teeter, Mandarin Orange Segments In Light Syrup Harris Teeter, Mandarin Orange Segments In Light Syrup	156.0g	44.06	100	23.0g	23.0g	0.9g	0.0g	1.0g
Harris Teeter, Mandarin Orange Segments In Light Syrup Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CANNED FRUIT Serving: 156.0g BSI 44.06 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 23.0g Fiber 0.9g Fat 0.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Harris Teeter Organics... Harris Teeter Organics, Concord Grape Jelly Harris Teeter Organics, Concord Grape Jelly HARRIS-TEETER INC. Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads Harris Teeter Organics, Concord Grape... Harris Teeter Organics, Concord Grape Jelly Harris Teeter Organics, Concord Grape Jelly	20.0g	26.0	50	13.0g	13.0g	0.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Harris Teeter Organics, Concord Grape Jelly Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: JAM, JELLY & FRUIT SPREADS Serving: 20.0g BSI 26.0 Carbs 13.0g Sugar 13.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LA SOLEDAD Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Oaxacan Black Mole Oaxacan Black Mole Oaxacan Black Mole LA SOLEDAD Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Oaxacan Black Mole Oaxacan Black Mole Oaxacan Black Mole	37.0g	26.79	140	16.0g	11.0g	2.0g	8.0g	2.0g
Oaxacan Black Mole Brand: LA SOLEDAD Category: ORIENTAL, MEXICAN & ETHNIC SAUCES Serving: 37.0g BSI 26.79 Carbs 16.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	TURKEY HILL Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Premium Ice Cream, Sou... Turkey Hill, Premium Ice Cream, Southern Lemon Pie Premium Ice Cream, Southern Lemon Pie TURKEY HILL Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Premium Ice Cream, Southern Lemon Pie Turkey Hill, Premium Ice Cream, Southern Lemon Pie Premium Ice Cream, Southern Lemon Pie	66.0g	44.99	160	23.0g	14.0g	0.0g	7.0g	2.0g
Premium Ice Cream, Southern Lemon Pie Brand: TURKEY HILL Category: ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT Serving: 66.0g BSI 44.99 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 14.0g Fiber 0.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	APPLESNAX Wholesome Snacks Apple Sauce With Cinnamon Applesnax, Apple Sauce With Cinnamon Apple Sauce With Cinnamon APPLESNAX Wholesome Snacks Apple Sauce With Cinnamon Applesnax, Apple Sauce With Cinnamon Apple Sauce With Cinnamon	140.0g	46.09	99	25.0g	21.0g	2.0g	0.0g	0.0g
Apple Sauce With Cinnamon Brand: APPLESNAX Category: WHOLESOME SNACKS Serving: 140.0g BSI 46.09 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 21.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 0.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Cereal Frosted Organic Cereal Frosted Organic Cereal Frosted Organic Cereal NATURE'S PATH Cereal Frosted Organic Cereal Frosted Organic Cereal Frosted Organic Cereal	30.0g	51.33	120	27.0g	8.0g	1.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Frosted Organic Cereal Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: CEREAL Serving: 30.0g BSI 51.33 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Cereal Organic Cereals Organic Cereals Organic Cereals NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Cereal Organic Cereals Organic Cereals Organic Cereals	30.0g	47.1	120	26.0g	8.0g	2.0g	1.0g	2.0g
Organic Cereals Brand: NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Category: CEREAL Serving: 30.0g BSI 47.1 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Cereal Corn, Flax, Quinoa & A... Corn, Flax, Quinoa & Amaranth Cereal Corn, Flax, Quinoa & Amaranth Cereal NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Cereal Corn, Flax, Quinoa & Amaranth Cereal Corn, Flax, Quinoa & Amaranth Cereal Corn, Flax, Quinoa & Amaranth Cereal	30.0g	40.95	120	24.0g	4.0g	3.0g	1.0g	3.0g
Corn, Flax, Quinoa & Amaranth Cereal Brand: NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Category: CEREAL Serving: 30.0g BSI 40.95 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Cereal Whole Grain Rice & Cor... Whole Grain Rice & Corn, Lightly Sweetened Cereal Whole Grain Rice & Corn, Lightly Sweetened Cereal NATURE'S PATH Cereal Whole Grain Rice & Corn, Lightly Swee... Whole Grain Rice & Corn, Lightly Sweetened Cereal Whole Grain Rice & Corn, Lightly Sweetened Cereal	30.0g	43.08	120	25.0g	4.0g	3.0g	1.5g	2.0g
Whole Grain Rice & Corn, Lightly Sweetened Cereal Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: CEREAL Serving: 30.0g BSI 43.08 Carbs 25.0g Sugar 4.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Cereal Maple Pecan Crunch Maple Pecan Crunch Maple Pecan Crunch NATURE'S PATH Cereal Maple Pecan Crunch Maple Pecan Crunch Maple Pecan Crunch	55.0g	63.29	220	38.0g	10.0g	5.0g	7.0g	6.0g
Maple Pecan Crunch Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: CEREAL Serving: 55.0g BSI 63.29 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Cereal Raisin Bran Cereal Raisin Bran Cereal Raisin Bran Cereal NATURE'S PATH Cereal Raisin Bran Cereal Raisin Bran Cereal Raisin Bran Cereal	55.0g	64.16	190	41.0g	12.0g	8.0g	2.5g	6.0g
Raisin Bran Cereal Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: CEREAL Serving: 55.0g BSI 64.16 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 8.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Cereal Cereal Cereal Cereal NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Cereal Cereal Cereal Cereal	55.0g	73.73	230	44.0g	6.0g	6.0g	3.0g	6.0g
Cereal Brand: NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Category: CEREAL Serving: 55.0g BSI 73.73 Carbs 44.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Cereal Hemp Hearts Granola Hemp Hearts Granola Hemp Hearts Granola NATURE'S PATH Cereal Hemp Hearts Granola Hemp Hearts Granola Hemp Hearts Granola	55.0g	58.94	260	36.0g	10.0g	5.0g	10.0g	6.0g
Hemp Hearts Granola Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: CEREAL Serving: 55.0g BSI 58.94 Carbs 36.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Cereal Gluten Free Hot Oatmea... Gluten Free Hot Oatmeal, Brown Sugar Maple With Ancient Grains Gluten Free Hot Oatmeal, Brown Sugar Maple With Ancient Grains NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Cereal Gluten Free Hot Oatmeal, Brown Sugar ... Gluten Free Hot Oatmeal, Brown Sugar Maple With Ancient Grains Gluten Free Hot Oatmeal, Brown Sugar Maple With Ancient Grains	40.0g	54.46	160	31.0g	8.0g	3.0g	2.0g	4.0g
Gluten Free Hot Oatmeal, Brown Sugar Maple With Ancient Grains Brand: NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Category: CEREAL Serving: 40.0g BSI 54.46 Carbs 31.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Toaster Pastries Toaster Pastries Toaster Pastries NATURE'S PATH Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Toaster Pastries Toaster Pastries Toaster Pastries	52.0g	76.11	210	40.0g	18.0g	1.0g	4.5g	3.0g
Toaster Pastries Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: CROISSANTS, SWEET ROLLS, MUFFINS & OTHER PASTRIES Serving: 52.0g BSI 76.11 Carbs 40.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Frosted Toaster Pastries Frosted Toaster Pastries Frosted Toaster Pastries NATURE'S PATH Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Frosted Toaster Pastries Frosted Toaster Pastries Frosted Toaster Pastries	104.0g	100.0	420	76.0g	36.0g	2.0g	10.0g	6.0g
Frosted Toaster Pastries Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: CROISSANTS, SWEET ROLLS, MUFFINS & OTHER PASTRIES Serving: 104.0g BSI 100.0 Carbs 76.0g Sugar 36.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	NATURE'S PATH Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Organic Waffles Organic Waffles Organic Waffles NATURE'S PATH Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes Organic Waffles Organic Waffles Organic Waffles	70.0g	42.8	190	27.0g	6.0g	5.0g	8.0g	4.0g
Organic Waffles Brand: NATURE'S PATH Category: FROZEN PANCAKES, WAFFLES, FRENCH TOAST & CREPES Serving: 70.0g BSI 42.8 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	LA PASTA Pasta By Shape & Type Sweet Potato, Quinoa &... Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli LA PASTA Pasta By Shape & Type Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli	95.0g	48.9	190	26.0g	1.0g	1.0g	3.5g	7.0g
Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli Brand: LA PASTA Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 95.0g BSI 48.9 Carbs 26.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Organic Muffin Mix, Ap... European Gourmet Bakery, Organic Muffin Mix, Apple Cinnamon Organic Muffin Mix, Apple Cinnamon EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Organic Muffin Mix, Apple Cinnamon European Gourmet Bakery, Organic Muffin Mix, Apple Cinnamon Organic Muffin Mix, Apple Cinnamon	38.0g	61.37	140	32.0g	17.0g	1.0g	0.0g	2.0g
Organic Muffin Mix, Apple Cinnamon Brand: EUROPEAN GOURMET BAKERY Category: CAKE, COOKIE & CUPCAKE MIXES Serving: 38.0g BSI 61.37 Carbs 32.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 2.0g

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this blood sugar category and how to use these foods

🚀 Rocket Fuel Foods | Fast-Acting Carbs for Blood Sugar Spikes

Party Wafers, Orange

Harris Teeter, Mandarin Orange Segments In Light Syrup

Harris Teeter Organics, Concord Grape Jelly

Oaxacan Black Mole

Premium Ice Cream, Southern Lemon Pie

Apple Sauce With Cinnamon

Frosted Organic Cereal

Organic Cereals

Corn, Flax, Quinoa & Amaranth Cereal

Whole Grain Rice & Corn, Lightly Sweetened Cereal

Maple Pecan Crunch

Raisin Bran Cereal

Cereal

Hemp Hearts Granola

Gluten Free Hot Oatmeal, Brown Sugar Maple With Ancient Grains

Toaster Pastries

Frosted Toaster Pastries

Organic Waffles

Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli

Organic Muffin Mix, Apple Cinnamon